I am a descendant of john sloan b.circa 1799 He imigrated to new york circa 1822
Family history says he was related to James Sloan inkeeper,founding member of orange movement
Any information regarding James Sloan would be appreciated
Thank you
Wayne
HI Wayne
Irish records at this remove are very scarce but if he was Church of Ireland rather than Presbyterian or eeven may anyway they are putting their records online at http://ireland.anglican.org/about/168 it is a slow process though and the parishes listed are mainly in Louth where is says Armagh as Armagh was a church diocese incorporating Louth.
I see a good history site here http://www.historyarmagh.org/?page_id=40 whihc has a link to the local library also.
Also this site here http://nmni.com/uafp/Collections/Centre-for-Migration-Studies
If you look up history of the Orange Order there might be something but I am surprised an innkeeper would be involved in founding it as I do not think they are big on the drink, but that is only my opinion.
Sorry for the delay in replying.
Regards
Pat